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BEN & JEN’S BLENDED BLISS

THEY’VE been through the mill – he once publicly blamed her for his booze problem and she weathered many a storm as his addiction issues careered out of control.

For a while things were rough. There were loads of drunken nights on the town and plenty of women on his side; there was desperate concern on her part about the effect his behaviour might be having on their children.

At best Jennifer Garner (51) and Ben Affleck (51) were civil for the sake of the kids – but things are very different these days. They’ve managed to find a way back together as loving co-parents and even good friends.

Case in point: earlier this month

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